Obituaries
Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas
Thelma Louise Schultz
Dec 5, 2021
The family of Thelma Louise (Smalley) Schultz is sad to report that she passed away peacefully the morning of December 5, 2021, two months after celebrating her 101st birthday. Thelma was born October 15, 1920 to Neal and Anna (Cooper) Smalley of rural Neodesha, Kansas. At Moorhead High School, she served as the pianist for many of the musical groups,...
Francis L. North
Dec 4, 2021
FRANCIS L. NORTH Francis Leroy North, our father, was born to Francis T. and Bonnie (Young) North on Dec 3, 1943 at Leroy, KS. He quietly passed away at Yates Center Heath and Rehab in Yates Center, KS, just reaching the age of 78 years on Dec 4, 2021. He grew up in the Wilson County, KS area with his...
Charles Thomas Reaves
Dec 1, 2021
Charles Thomas Reaves passed away at his home, December 1, 2021, which enabled him to join his heavenly family for his mother’s birthday. Charles was born in Chanute, Kansas on August 30, 1937 to Edmund Noah Reaves and Ora Belle (Byram) Reaves. Charles grew up along the banks of the Neosho River in Humboldt, Kansas and graduated from Chanute High...
Thomas Eugene Matlock
Nov 30, 2021
Thomas Eugene Matlock 68, of Chanute, KS, passed away November 30, 2021. He was born March 15, 1953 to Daniel and Edith (Ball) Matlock in Chanute. Tom had a passion for drinking beer and flirting with the ladies. He is survived by his brothers; Dan Marion (Cheryl) Matlock, Cecil (Tish) Matlock, Clarence (Sherry) Matlock, Robert (Audrey) Matlock, Herbert Vance and...
Ginger Lee Taylor
Nov 24, 2021
Ginger Lee (Lassen) Taylor 56, of Chanute, KS passed away Wednesday November 24, 2021 at Labette Health in Parsons, KS. She was born to Paul and Louis (Kimery) Lassen, on March 11, 1965, in Chanute, KS. Ginger graduated from Moran, KS High School. She was united in marriage to Jeff Taylor July 6, 1985 in Humboldt, KS. She was a...
Shirley Mae Logan
Nov 23, 2021
It is with great sadness that our beloved mother, Shirley Mae Logan, passed away at Labette Health Hospital on November 23, 2021 due to complications of Covid-19. Born in Cherryvale, Kansas as the 2nd of 4 children to Eva and Warden Hills, she was 86 years old when she earned her wings and will join her parents, only brother Mike...
Donnie Ray Dial
Nov 15, 2021
Donnie R. Dial, 67, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kansas. Cremation has taken place with the family holding services at a future date. Full obituary details will follow at a later date Wickham Family Funeral Home, 510 North 7th, Fredonia, Kansas 66736.
Eugene "Gene" Garrison
Nov 13, 2021
Eugene "Gene" Garrison, 91, longtime business owner of Independence, Kansas passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Medicalodges in Independence. Eugene was born May 7, 1930, in Independence, Kansas the son of Francis and Veva (Potter) Garrison. He grew up in Independence and graduated from Independence High School. After graduating he enlisted with the United States Navy and served his...
Sherry Ann Evans
Nov 13, 2021
Sherry Ann Evans, 79, of Chanute KS, formerly of Fall River, KS, passed away at Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita, KS, Saturday November 13, 2021. Sherry was born in Parsons, KS, to Herb and Gladys (Larery) Hammack, October 5, 1942. She was married to Andy Kidda and later divorced. She married Thomas Eugene Evans, November 19, 1976. He preceded her...
Frank E. Greve
Nov 12, 2021
Frank E. Greve, 89, of rural Thayer, Kansas passed away Friday, November 12, 2021, at Fredonia Regional Hospital. Frank Eugene Greve was born June 21, 1932, in Urbana, Kansas the son of Milton Greve and Lena (Stich) Greve. He was a graduate of Altoona Midway High School. He served his country with the United States Army from 1955 until his...
Donna Lee Rourk
Nov 12, 2021
Donna Lee Rourk 7/23/34 - 11/12/21 Google the name Donna and you’ll find that this is a name that indicates a gift of gab. Donnas are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, cheerful and creative. That was OUR Donna. Mom, wife, sister, daughter, grandma, great-grandma, aunt, friend, neighbor and a bunch of other amazing things. Donna Lee Noble was spotted by Jim Rourk...
Phyllis May Adams
Nov 11, 2021
PHYLLIS MAY ADAMS Phyllis May (Jones) Adams, departed this world on November 11, 2021, at age of 94 years, 6 months, and 3 days. She was born May 8, 1927 in Marion, Kansas to Alexander Cannonball and Olive M. (Sanborn) Jones. She was one of 10 children to this union. In 1947, she married her high school sweetheart Walter Eugene...
William Scott Blair
Nov 9, 2021
William “Scott” Blair, 59, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away early Tuesday morning, November 9, 2021, at Labette Health in Parsons, Kansas. William Scott Blair was born March 23, 1962, in Pratt, Kansas the son of William K. Blair and Martha (Bayless) Blair. He grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1980. Scott served his country with...
Sharon Marie Buitre
Nov 5, 2021
Sharon Marie Buitre, 79, of El Paso, passed away on November 5, 2021, at her residence. She was born June 6, 1942, in Buxton, KS in Wilson County to Fred and Violet (Shue) Atherton. She married Rolando “Rolly” Buitre on July 2, 1980, in Miami, OK. He survives. Also surviving are her daughter Meggin (Mike Pippin) Buitre of Bloomington, IL;...
Matthew Wayne Elder
Nov 2, 2021
Matthew Wayne Elder (55) passed away peacefully at Centerpoint Medical Center, in Independence MO, on November 2, 2021. Matt was born November 23, 1965 in Wichita, KS. He was later adopted by his parents Donnie & Sharon (Lewellen) Elder of Yates Center, KS. Both parents precede him in death. Matt graduated from Yates Center High School in the class of...
Sharon S. Thibus
Oct 29, 2021
Sharon S. Thibus, 79, of Cherryvale, Kansas formerly of Independence, Kansas passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at Cherryvale Nursing and Rehab Center in Cherryvale, Kansas. Sharon Sue Thibus was born July 19, 1942, in Independence, Kansas the daughter of George Alexander Feugate and Mary (Berk) Feugate. She grew up in independence and graduated from Independence High School in 1960....
Mary "Jeannie" Robbins
Oct 29, 2021
Jean “Jeannie” (Roseberry) Robbins, age 91, a resident of Chanute, KS, passed away October 29, 2021 at her home. Jean was born, July 9, 1930 in Holly Colorado, to Lee and Maudie (Smith) Roseberry. On February 16, 1946 she was united in marriage to Delmer Dean Harman, in Las Animas, Colorado. To this union two children were born, Steve and...
Theodore "Ted" Hubert Neuburger
Oct 25, 2021
Theodore “Ted” Hubert Neuburger died on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Delmar Gardens, Overland Park, KS. He was 94 years old. He lived with his daughter, Jo, in Cherryvale, KS. Ted was born on Jan. 21, 1927, in Ellis, Kansas, the eighth of eleven children to Wenzel and Julia Neuburger, both immigrants from Austria prior to WWI. He attended Brunerdale...
Duane G. Mcfarland
Oct 24, 2021
Duane G. McFarland, 72, of Thayer, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, Kansas. Duane was born October 14, 1949, in Chanute, Kansas the son of Harry and Charlotte (Graham) McFarland. He grew up in Thayer, Kansas and graduated from Thayer High School in 1968. On June 6, 1981, in Thayer, Kansas...
Zane Michael Lewis
Oct 22, 2021
Zane Michael Lewis, infant still born son of Deryk Lewis and Morgan Woods passed away October 22, 2021, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center in Chanute, KS. Zane Michael is survived by his parents of Savonburg, KS, his grandparents; Justin and Alicia Woods, Cassandra and Michael Jacobs, and Thomas Easley; his great-grandparents; Keith Walsh, Deborah and Leslie Wagner, Chip and...
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